Internal Communications Advisor

Job Title: Internal Communications Advisor

Accountable to: Head of Internal Communications and Engagement

Salary:  £32,000 to £35,000 plus benefits

Location: Stanmore 2-3 days per week with flexi-hybrid working options

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: 3 month fixed term contract, with the high potential for this role to be extended further 

Are you ready and available at short notice to embark on a rewarding journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? Are you a focused self-starter who enjoys working autonomously and relishes the opportunity to be a part of something at the start, to add your creative stamp and support the wider business strategy? Norwood supports and empowers neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. Apply now to become our Internal Communications Advisor! 

Why Norwood?

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance     
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway

Purpose of the role:

In this varied and delivery focused role you will work closely with the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement (ICE) to develop the function and implement organisational internal communications, with particular focus on supporting the embedding of the new strategy. This will cover Senior Leadership Team communications, Divisional Communications, supporting with the development & management of our Communications Champions Network including training, as well as the effective delivery of the Employee Engagement Survey and its outcomes. 

Essential skills:

• Fluent English speaker with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional writing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Full communications toolset experience across a range of tactics and channels
• Previous experience developing internal communications tools including Intranet and SharePoint content creation, development and management
• Strong project management skills and an ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-starter who enjoys identifying and plugging gaps for continuous improvement
• Ability to champion a shared organisation culture with strong cross departmental working
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Jewish Culture
   

Desirable Skills:

• Degree qualified with extensive internal communications experience

Timeline:

• Advert closes: 5th Jan 2025
• 1st stage interviews: early-mid of January 2025
• Final stage interviews and creative writing task: mid-January 2025
• Hiring decision: mid-end of January 2025
• Ideal start: end of January/ early February 2025

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.